Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Victory

Victory
Once in awhile, I freshen up my morning time by praying through the Psalms. I read aloud a new one each day, talking with God about each sentence. “I know my transgressions… against You only have I sinned,” prompts a needed confession. “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion,” begins…
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Four moms

Four moms
Who is the perfect model for motherhood? While the Bible gives us many examples, Jewish tradition and teaching hold up four women in particular - Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah. In fact, they are called the mothers of Judaism or the four matriarchs. So, what is it about these women that they are used as…
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Got Ears?

Got Ears?
"If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4:23 I pray for ears that hear God. But what does that really mean? Sometimes it means I just want to hear from God. To know He is there. It’s relational, like hearing the voice of a friend. But I also want to hear God…
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Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now?
The story of Balaam’s donkey makes me laugh. Balaam seems completely unruffled by the fact that his donkey just talked to him. In fact, he has a conversation back with it. It’s actually the donkey that brings up the strangeness of the situation. Balaam’s actions serve as a caution to me. He was intent on…
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